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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Corporate/M&A
12 Years Ranked

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Provided by William Carlson

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William E. Carlson is the president of Shapiro Sher and the chair of the firm's business department. He concentrates in corporate and securities law advising public and privately held clients in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financings, joint ventures, technology transfer and licensing, employment and consulting arrangements, and corporate governance issues, as well as general corporate planning. He also serves many companies as their “outside general counsel.”

Mr. Carlson has served as independent counsel to Special Committees, Boards of Directors, and individual directors of publicly-held REITs and other companies regarding corporate governance and transaction issues. In addition, Mr. Carlson also assists biotech companies in their formation, IP planning, licensing, fundraising, clinical trial and CRO contracting and governance.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association, Section of Business Law, chair, 2012-2013; Chair of Section of Business Law's Committee on Corporation Law, 2016 - Present; Member, Maryland State Bar Association's Board of Governors, 2017 - Present; Bar Association of Baltimore City; Director, Greenspring Fund, Incorporated; Member, Greater Baltimore Committee's Presidents Advisory Council

Chambers Review

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REITs: Maryland Counsel - USA - Nationwide
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Band 2

William Carlson of Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler is sought after for his work with REIT boards of directors and special committees.
"William is very helpful in matters relating to Maryland corporate law and REITs." "He is a really good lawyer who has a breadth of experience that he brings to bear."


Corporate/M&A - Maryland
3
Band 3

Firm president William Carlson has considerable experience advising on an array of complex corporate and securities transactions.
"I think highly of him, he is a great lawyer." "His knowledge of Maryland corporation law and his ability to impart advice and counsel is tremendous."

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